Vertiginous/vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation Used to describe real feelings of dizziness due to high or steep places. The bridge's vertiginous height made me feel lightheaded. Pro Tip 2/3Fear of Heights Often relates to acrophobia, the fear of heights, in physical spaces. She felt vertiginous looking over the balcony on the top floor. Pro Tip 3/3Visual Impact Describes views that may overwhelm the viewer visually and spatially. The city's vertiginous skyscrapers are a sight to behold.